There are thousands of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are man-made and no longer degradable in the environment. Why is this and how harmful are PFAS? The most important answers.
In some places, the rainwater contains more PFAS than the limit values specified by the authorities.
In several EU countries it has been discussed for some time whether the substances of the PFAS class should be banned. The EU chemicals authority ECHA is examining a ban in the next six months. What is this discussion about?
